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Atmosphere Quiz
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Review of Atmosphere Chapters
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1
Which of the following determines the speed of wind?
Coriolis effect
Tides
Pressure gradient forces
All the above
2
Hurricanes originate as high-pressure centers over the Atlantic Ocean
True
False
3
Aerosols such as dust can cause dramatic changes in atmospheric albedo, causing global cooling
True
False
4
The 100,000 year cycle of the extent of Earth's elliptical orbit around the Sun is called the
Obliquity cycle.
Motorcycle
Eccentricity cycle
Precession cycle
5
Which processes remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Burial of carbonate formed by marine organisms
Burial of carbon-based organic matter
Burial of silicate rock
Both A & D
6
When do you think a sea breeze would be the strongest?
A winter night
Bright summer day
Bright winter day
A summer night
7
Burning of which of the following adds the largest amount of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
fossil fuels
paper
crop burning
forest fires
8
Polar deserts experience extremely high precipitation as a result of rising, warm, moist air
False
True
9
A monsoon is a seasonally reversing wind system
True
False
10
What two properties help a planet to retain its atmosphere?
Massive and rapid rotation
Low gravity and rapid rotation
Cold and rapid rotation
Massive and cold
11
The climates of ancient times is known as __________ .
Tetraclimates
Geoclimates
Omega Delta Phiclimates
Paleoclimates
12
Sunspots
Occur on a regular seven-year cycle
Are much higher surface temperature than non-sunspot regions
Affect the orbit of the Earth around the Sun
May be one of the causes for global climate change
13
Friction slows airflow over the rough surface of land or water.
False
True
14
The 41,000 year cycle of the tilt of Earth's axis is called the
Motorcycle
Precession cycle
Eccentricity cycle.
Obliquity cycle
15
Which 2 components of the Earth’s atmosphere vary from place to place in terms of composition?
Aerosols and nitrogen
Aerosols and oxygen
Aerosols and water vapor
Water vapor and oxygen
16
The two weather variables used most often as indicators of climate are
Precipitation and temperature
Wind and pressure
Pressure and precipitation
Temperature and cloud cover
17
Trees and corals lay down annual growth rings, which can provide paleoclimate information
True
I don't know
False
Maybe
18
What creates the sound of thunder?
Strong up drafts
Strong downdrafts
The collision of hailstones with the ground
Rapid heating of air due to lightning
19
Which of the following statements about the stratosphere is false?
Most ultraviolet light is absorbed by the stratosphere.
Most ozone is located in the stratosphere.
The stratosphere is between the troposphere and mesosphere.
In the stratosphere, temperature decreases with height.
20
The Medieval Warm Period
Persisted until the middle of the nineteenth century
None of the above
Lowered crop production significantly
Began before the Little Ice Age
